The National Association of Home Builders (“NAHB”) recently released its latest projections of spending on improvements to owner-occupied housing by zip code. The projections show total spending on improvements, the number of owner-occupied homes, as well as average spending per improvement, in each of over 26,000 zip codes for calendar year 2017. The estimates are […]
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Are the Suburbs Having a Rental Boom?
After the recession, renters—particularly Millennials—were flocking to urban areas, and as such, urban apartment construction surged to record-high levels. But now, a new study shows that’s changing. Renters are now targeting the suburbs in greater numbers. Almost 10 years after the housing crisis, many people are asking themselves: “Where to live now?” During the post-recession […]
Home shopping mistakes to avoid in winter
Winter can be a great time to snag a deal in real estate, but there are several pitfalls home buyers will want to watch for at this time of year. Accumulating too much holiday debt. The holidays can be an easy time to add on more debt. But if you’re in the process of buying […]
Americans Think Homeownership is a Sound Investment
NAR’s twelfth Housing Pulse Survey shows a vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, and most believe that homeownership helps create safe, secure, and stable environments. The survey, which measures consumers’ attitudes and concerns about housing issues, found that building equity and preparing for retirement are the top […]